Na dwa fronty
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What it means
Literally “on two fronts.” Means fighting or dealing with two problems or opponents simultaneously — “on two fronts,” “fighting a war on two fronts.”
Vocabulary
- front — front (military)
Grammar note
'Na dwa fronty' uses the accusative plural of 'front' after 'na'.
Cultural context
A military metaphor with particular resonance in Poland — fighting on two fronts simultaneously was a recurring historical reality for the Polish state.
Intermediate
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